The MeidasTouch Podcast Zelenskyy Checkmates Trump as Ambush Uncovered
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Nov 20, 2025 The podcast dives into President Zelenskyy's revelation of secret negotiations involving Trump and Russia, targeting a Ukraine surrender. It highlights a canceled meeting in Istanbul aimed at imposing unfavorable terms on Ukraine. The discussion shifts to Keith Kellogg's controversial resignation amid these events and his inconsistent statements on peace timelines. Zelenskyy's strategic coordination with European leaders emerges as a response to the situation, showcasing his commitment to an alternative peace plan while challenging Kellogg's credibility.
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Secret Surrender Plot Foiled
- Ben Meiselas argues Trump associates were secretly negotiating with Russian figures to force Ukraine into surrender terms.
- Zelensky discovered the scheme and showed up in Turkey with a European-backed peace proposal, blocking the ambush.
Kellogg's Exit Signals Policy Shift
- Meiselas reports Keith Kellogg is leaving or being forced out amid the fallout over the alleged capitulation plan.
- Kellogg's departure represents the loss of a rare Ukraine advocate inside the Trump circle, per the host.
Withheld Intelligence As Leverage
- Meiselas suggests the Trump administration may have withheld U.S. intelligence as leverage, potentially allowing Russian strikes to succeed.
- He raises this as a possible pressure tactic used by Trump to influence Ukraine.
